MIAMI, FL, September 15, 2004 - We are pleased to announce that Seabourn Cruise Line's Virtual Theater, developed by BGT Partners, has been selected by the Web Marketing Associations as “Best Leisure Website” for the 2004 WebAward competition.
BGT developed an online-interactive presentation for Seabourn Cruise Line, with the message of “Living the Seabourn Experience” that allows site visitors to interact with the yacht and its accommodations, dining, destinations and entertainment. The experience is personalized and incorporates interconnected scenes, providing visitors with a comprehensive look at what it is like to spend time aboard a Seabourn cruise yacht. To be a part of this experience, please visit http://seabourn.com/Theater/Experience_Online.asp.
For this year's WebAwards competition, over 1,300 sites from 19 countries were adjudicated in 85 industry categories. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation and use of technology. Judges from all over the world reviewed and critiqued some of the most comprehensive websites available on the Internet and the winners speak for themselves.
About Web Marketing Association
Now in its eighth year, the WebAward Competition for website development is conducted by the Web Marketing Association, Inc. (WMA), an independent volunteer organization founded with the purpose of evaluating, recognizing and increasing the standard of excellence on the World Wide Web. Its website is located at www.webaward.org.
About Seabourn
Seabourn Cruise Line, an ultra luxury cruise line, has established itself as the world's most celebrated cruise line, winning unanimous accolades from cruising guidebooks, travel critics and traveler polls since its founding in 1987.
Seabourn Cruise Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Cunard Line, Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar Cruises, Princess Cruises, P & O Cruises, Swan Hellenic and Aida. Together, these member lines share a commitment to quality and value, offering cruise vacations that appeal to the widest range of lifestyles and budgets and sail to some of the world's most exciting destinations.
About BGT Partners
BGT Partners is an independent global interactive marketing agency that helps companies strengthen their brand and business relationships through digital marketing and technology solutions. The agency created interactive marketing solutions for clients such as Florida Power and Light, Office Depot, Ryder, ADP, Sony, Tupperware and FedEx. Founded in 1996, BGT is headquartered in Miami, with offices in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. BGT has earned the reputation as one of the Global 2000's foremost professional services firms.
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